Competencies in a Good Researcher

Madhavi Dharankar

Asst Prof, School of Education,

YCM Open University, Nashik, MS

dharankar.madhavi@yahoo.com

Competency and Some related Terms

• Competency: comprises of Skills, Attitudes and Knowledge.

• Capacity: Capacity is the ability to do certain thing.

 

• Skill: skills forms one component of a COMPETENCE.

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Why Research Competencies

• Rigor

• Genuineness

• Authenticity

• Utility

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Mapping Research Competencies

• Before the topic is finalized

• Before conducting the actual research

• During data collection

• During data analysis

• Report Writing

• Defending the research

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Before the Topic is Finalized

• Critical Review of the Literature

• Use effective search strategies and critical evaluation of the scientific literature

• Identify, critique, and apply strategies for conceptualizing and/or operationalizing research variables.

• Framing a Research Questions

• Write a research grant proposal

• Concept mapping

• Heutogogical competencies

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Before Conducting the Actual Research

• Identify and critique research methods for appropriateness in a given study.

• Use sound and consistent methods to ethically conduct data gathering activities

• Develop appropriate instrument/s for Effective Research

• Identify the points of triangulation/s in data collection

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During Data Collection

• Document related competencies with primary data collection including activities relating to data coding and data Entry

• Data management • Interpersonal skills • Project Management

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During Data Analysis

• Utilize appropriate data analysis techniques consistent with the purpose and design of a study.

• Interpret and synthesize the findings in light of the existing literature and theoretical framework

• Identify relevance for practice and future research

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Report Writing

• Maintaining internal consistency through all the chapters

• Whole research as totatlity

• Writing for publications

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Defending the Research

• Presenting your research– Posters– Conferences / seminars

• Speaking logically

• PowerPoint presentations

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Special Competencies • Collaborative researches

– Creating a vision and setting goals– Delegating responsibilities

• Qualitative research– read between the lines – deal with words– Visual literacy

• Mixed method designs– merge the data – identify the points of explanation and expansion

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Further Questions for Reflection

• Can attempts be made to groom the prospective researchers for such competencies?

• Is there any scope to judge the level of competencies reached by a researcher?

• Can the evaluation criteria be evolved so as to underline these competencies at a more formal level?

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Thank you

Discussions!!!

Questions???

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